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The media and Delonte West

November 4, 2009

Cleveland Scene's fine sports blog (by Vince Grzegorek) does a fine job here discussing how the media covers Delonte West's situation. And no, it's not fine because I'm quoted. It's merely fine.

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A chill went down my spine

November 4, 2009

Eric Mangini said today that he'd be involved — perhaps included is a better word — in the hiring of the Browns new GM.

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A question … and a statement

November 2, 2009

Someone e-mailed this morning to say that all CBS announcers — Bill Cowher, Dan Marino, Shannon Sharpe and Boomer Esiason — called for Eric Mangini to be fired. The e-mail said they said he's not right for the job. I've been saying this for some time now, but I was curious if this is accurate. Did [...]

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More from Sunday against the Bears

November 2, 2009

Here is some more of what Randy Lerner, Jamal Lewis and Brady Quinn had to say after the Browns loss in Chicago.

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Memo to all the folks commenting with different aliases

October 24, 2009

I enjoy the gag of signing on as Alan as much as anyone, but the bosses sent me this note. I include it to advise all my loyal and kind readers:
"We don't allow people to post under multiple names from the same IP address. So you may want to mention that if people continue posting [...]

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Chad Ochocinco is hysterical

October 24, 2009

You have to love this guy for this idea – although the day may come when I regret supporting it.

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In response to Drew

October 21, 2009

Drew wrote in a comment: "Pat, since you have been focused on the Browns and Indians the last few days, why not throw the Buckeyes into the mix; you know, to make us feel even better?"
Well OK then …
Here's my question: Do you think Terrelle Pryor regrets choosing Ohio State?
Feel better?

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The Delonte West situation

September 21, 2009

My opinion.

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Blog break

September 9, 2009

The blog took a break yesterday and it will continue today. I'm caught in the cone of silence (JOKE). Actually, I spent all of Tuesday with the University of Akron coaches and will spend today (Wednesday) writing that story for Friday's Beacon-Journal. It's unfortunate when the real job gets in the way of the blog [...]

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The Browns follow a bad practice with another bad one

August 18, 2009

I'm told that the Browns looked horrible in their Tuesday morning practice. This comes after they looked almost as horrible in the Monday practice. Coach Eric Mangini was livid. There's a lot of time before the season starts, but right now the Browns look like a listless, tired group that spends as much time running [...]

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A tip about Ireland: Go to Kenmare

August 12, 2009

You hear about a lot of places in Ireland, but when one catches you off guard in a pleasant way it's worth mentioning. So it is with Kenmare, down in County Kerry near the Ring of Kerry.
This Ring is a gorgeous drive that unfortunately has become overpopulated with tour buses and the like. Many of [...]

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To GPS or not to GPS

August 11, 2009

GPS is an amazing invention. This little gadget actually can tell what direction the car is facing when you pull into a parking lot. What in the world is that all about?
When you're in a country like this one, with two 13-year-olds, a GPS is an invaluable tool. It takes you where you want to [...]

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How it feels

July 31, 2009
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Mark Shapiro explains the Cliff Lee trade

July 29, 2009

Indians GM Mark Shapiro addressed the media this evening, and there were a few buzzwords in his discussion of the Cliff Lee trade.
First, though, let me state there are very few people in sports who can verbalize a team's plan and vision the way Shapiro can. He is a man with a message, and he [...]

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The Indians trade Cliff Lee

July 29, 2009

Just got back from running my 93-year-old mother to a few stores and I learn the Indians have agreed to trade Cliff Lee for four prospects — one a catcher, none in the major leagues, none named Kyle or Drabek.
Good luck to the Indians selling this one.
Oh … and Ben Francisco is going to Philadelphia [...]

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Blog break

July 24, 2009

The blog took a day off today so the author/writer/creator could take his daughters to Soak City at Cedar Point. Normal operations resume tomorrow.

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OK … this is pretty cool

July 23, 2009

DeWayne Wise, a Chicago White Sox defensive replacement, saves a perfect game with this amazing catch.

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Live chat

July 8, 2009

Pat McManamon: The fans, the media, and the Browns

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Join us here for tonight's chat at 9 p.m.

July 8, 2009

OK folks … I'm going to take a dive into technology tonight, with no promises of success.
I'm going to try to make it so that tonight's chat with the folks from the Orange and Brown Report on the Browns and the media takes place here simultaneously. Check back here at 9, and I hope it [...]

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Chatting tonight about the Browns

July 8, 2009

Folks from the Orange and Brown Report always ask if I'll stop by for an online chat.
I agreed to do one tonight at 9. The topic: The media and the Browns. The discussion will be about covering the Browns, and challenges that are presented in doing so. I don't intend to convince anyone of anything, just [...]

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John Kuester to be Detroit coach

July 7, 2009

Now the Cavs are losing their offensive coach. John Kuester will take over as coach of the Detroit Pistons. Kuester was the assistant coach who took over the Cavs offense last year, and he was given high marks for the improvement shown. Kuester is a sound coach, a good guy and well-deserving of the chance.
But [...]

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Some national reaction on the Shaq trade

June 25, 2009

Some thoughts from some of the national writers around this good nation:
ESPN.com's John Hollinger:
Shaq doesn't need to pitch a shutout. Cleveland just needs more resistance than it showed in the conference finals, when Howard tormented the Cavs for 25.8 points per game on 65 percent shooting to usher them out of the playoffs.
History has shown [...]

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Bernie Kosar files for bankruptcy

June 19, 2009

And he owes the Browns $1.5 million.

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Never know what you'll find at the end of a Sunday notes column

June 15, 2009

This little ditty was tucked at the end of a Sunday notes column by Marc Spears of the Boston Globe: "Two NBA general managers said Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert has been on a rampage since his team was eliminated by the Magic, pointing fingers all over the organization for not making it to the Finals, [...]

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The world can change in a week …

June 15, 2009

Take a few days off and look what happens. The University of Akron loses its Athletic Director, Shaq is back in the picture (or at least peeking in from the corners of the photo) and the Indians start playing better baseball.
Let's take them in reverse order. The Indians remain seven games below .500 and in [...]

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